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Two injured as police car involved in crash on St Helens road
TWO people, including a police officer, suffered injuries after a patrol car was involved in a crash with another vehicle, last night. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision on North Road, St Helens involving a black Volkswagen
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What are the dangers of vaping indoors? Does it cause mould, damp and stains?
Winter can be a nightmare for British homes for several reasons. Keeping a house warm is obviously important, but mould build-up can happen as a result. Mould is a pain to get rid of, but does vaping contribute to this? When we use our vape
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12 tributes, death notices and funeral announcements from the St Helens Star
The St Helens Star has published 12 death notices this week. Every week, the St Helens Star publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Community Christmas Market event to return to bring festive cheer
THE third Billinge Christmas Market is set to bring some festive atmosphere to the area. The event will return to The Masons Arms, in Billinge, this year on Saturday December, 9. Run by the community and for the community, the event was started
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Vandalism attack on Rainford school ‘shocking and appalling’
VANDALISM caused by intruders at a high school is “shocking and appalling”, the chair of a parish council has said. As reported by the Star, criminal damage at Rainford High has led to the school announcing it will be closed to pupils on Monday
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Support group 'growing and growing' as homelessness figures rise in St Helens
A SUPPORT group set up by a former addict is seen as a lifeline in the community as the threat of homelessness has risen over the last three years. Recent figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, show that the number
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Four bedroomed detached family home on the market for £350,000
LOOK inside this former police house on Clock Face Road which is on the market after being extended into a four-bedroomed detached family home. The house is hidden away behind modern electric sliding gates which lead to a large driveway with parking
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Planes, trains and automobiles are in frame for St Helens photographers
ST HELENS Star Camera Club members took to the land, sea and skies to take some great pictures of trains, planes and automobiles. The Camera Club is a supportive and friendly group of amateur and professional photographers and as well as submitting
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School forced to close after vandals cause significant damage
A SECONDARY school has been forced to close for a day after being hit by criminal damage over the weekend. Rainford High said the school would be shut on Monday due to a “significant amount of criminal damage caused by unidentified individuals”
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Hamilton is showing in Manchester, but is it worth watching?
ONE of the world's most popular musicals is now playing in Manchester. Hamilton opened at the Palace Theatre on November 11, and is playing until February 24. It is the first city out of London to host the musical in the UK, making tickets
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Everything you need to know ahead of the demolition of Fiddler's Ferry next week
NEXT week, four of the iconic Fiddler’s Ferry cooling towers will be gone for good. The blowdown in neighbouring Warrington is taking place a week today, Sunday, December 3. The cooling towers are visible from places in St Helens, including
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Man, 73, celebrates 500th parkrun with 'absolutely incredible' reception
A DEDICATED runner marked his 500th parkrun in St Helens earlier this month, which was celebrated with one of the "biggest turnouts in years". Getting "hooked" on parkruns around 12 years ago, James McGlynn has travelled the world running the 5k
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The story behind St Helens New Coat of Arms
These days businesses and organisations can pay a small fortune to marketing firms to design their brand. But fifty years ago this month, when St Helens Council showcased its revamped coat of arms, it was revealed that one of their own councillors
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Popular pub that is fixture of town centre gives 'friendly welcome' to all
A FIXTURE of the town centre for more than two decades, the Glass House pub continues to be a popular meeting point for many in the town. The Wetherspoons venue, which opened in 2000 remains a popular venue, and is often busy with customers throughout